Description: The Classic Modern Picture Book Born from 300 Years of European Children's Literature. The four seasons stories of Brambly Hedge have been translated into 13 languages worldwide since first being published in England in 1980, selling over 3 million copies and becoming a legendary milestone in the history of children's publishing. Standing alongside the timeless Peter Rabbit tales, Brambly Hedge brings joy and wonder to children and adults alike. A Captivating Countryside World Brought to Life Through Remarkably Delicate Illustrations Created through five years of careful observation and research, with as many as 80 sketches for a single page, Brambly Hedge combines the author's unmatched talent for detailed illustration with a natural artistic eye. The result is an ideal world that both children and adults dream of, portrayed more vividly and enchantingly than in any other picture book. A Meaningful Story of Life and Environment That Awakens Both Children and Adults In the village of field mice living in harmony with nature, the traditional values we lost long ago are honored, and self-sufficiency is carefully upheld. The mice who live here embrace a philosophy of kindness and mutual responsibility, living in harmony with nature. Through this ideal vision, the author speaks powerfully about what kind of environment and life truly matters to everyone. Brambly Hedge is a masterpiece among masterpieces, expressing truth through eyes that see deeply into both humanity and nature. Discovering Wildflowers Through the Characters' Names If you lower your gaze just a little, you'll find that the mountains and fields are a world of tiny wildflowers. The same is true of the village in Brambly Hedge. All the field mice in this village take their names from the wild plants found in their home. Names like Primrose, Wilfred, Mrs. Toadflax, Poppy, and Lily Weed will bring the fresh scent of nature to children who are growing up without much exposure to it.